nondestructive
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/ˌnɒndɪ'strʌktɪv/
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/'nɒndɪs'trʌktɪv/
Not causing any damage to something.
The expert used nondestructive testing methods to examine the artwork without causing any harm.
Not changing the original structure of something.
Nondestructive analysis is essential for preserving historical artifacts without altering them.